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Tablets for the symptomatic treatment of occasional insomnia in people over 18 years of age.
Contains 14 tablets.
It is an antihistamine medicine with sedative properties and is therefore indicated for the treatment of occasional insomnia.
It comes in a pack of 14 tablets.
Suitable for adults over 18 years of age.
To be taken orally, directly without chewing, with water.
The recommended dose is 1 tablet (25 mg) a day, although if drowsiness appears during the day, it is advisable to reduce the dose to half a tablet (12.5 mg) a day, or to bring the dose forward to ensure that at least 8 hours elapse before waking up.
Do not take more than 1 tablet (25 mg) a day.
Do not take Doxylamine Aurovitas:
In children under 18 years of age.
In case of allergy to doxylamine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are allergic to other antihistamines (allergy medicines).
During pregnancy or breast-feeding without first consulting a doctor.
Like all medicines, Doxylamine Aurovitas may cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. In this case, the side effects of doxylamine are generally mild and transitory, being more frequent in the first days of treatment.
Frequent : drowsiness and effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, urinary retention, increased bronchial secretion, vertigo, dizziness, headache, pain in the upper abdomen, fatigue, insomnia and nervousness.
Rare: asthenia (tiredness), peripheral oedema (swelling of arms and legs), nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash, tinnitus (noise in the ears), orthostatic hypotension (lowering of blood pressure due to a decrease in blood pressure).(lowering of blood pressure due to changes in posture), diplopia (double vision), dyspepsia (upset stomach), feeling of relaxation, nightmares and dyspnoea (breathing difficulties).
Rare: agitation (especially in children and the elderly), tremor, convulsions or blood problems such as haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia or agranulocytosis (decrease in certain blood cells).
Frequency not known: general malaise.
The frequency and magnitude of adverse effects may be reduced by lowering the daily dose.
People over 65 years of age are at an increased risk of adverse reactions, as they may have other diseases or may be taking other medicines at the same time. They are also at an increased risk of falling.
The active substance in Doxylamine Aurovitas is doxylamine. Each capsule contains 25 mg doxylamine hydrogen succinate. Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, colloidal silica and magnesium stearate. Tablet coating agents: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E-171), macrogol 6000, talc and indigotine lacquer (E-132).
This medicine comes in the form of blue tablets, which are very easy to take in a single dose. As they are slotted, it is possible to break them up if only half a dose is needed. They are taken at the end of each day, about half an hour before bedtime.
A healthy diet low in saturated fats, rich in fibre and plenty of hydration, exercise and adequate rest are recommended each day.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.
